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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are similarly priced, but there are differences to consider. The Dell offers solid performance for general use with good battery life, which can be a boon for business professionals needing reliability and moderate performance. It's also highly portable due to its lighter weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s includes a higher resolution screen and better performance capabilities, making it more suitable for tasks requiring more processing power like engineering and intensive multitasking. However, it is slightly heavier, which could be a factor if you travel frequently or prefer a lighter device. Both laptops have a similar screen size and good build quality and are equipped with Windows 11 Pro, making them capable of handling standard productivity tasks. Consider what's more important to you: the Lenovo for more intensive tasks and visual clarity, or the Dell for portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330
- The Dell Latitude 5330 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are suited for engineering and design use because they both have capable CPUs, sufficient RAM, and integrated GPUs that can handle moderately intensive tasks. While the Dell offers a standard full HD display and good portability, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s steps up with a higher resolution display that benefits design clarity and a higher screen-to-body ratio, despite being slightly less portable and having a marginally louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.3
7.2
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5330, with its fair screen, has adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and engineering applications, but its limited color gamut and lower refresh rate may disappoint those working in design or gaming. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, on the other hand, offers a screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it suitable for both general use and detail-oriented engineering design work, but like the Dell, its refresh rate is not optimal for the smooth visuals crucial in gaming and 3D applications. Therefore, for general use and engineering, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s stands out for screen quality, but neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D due to their poor refresh rates.
Cost
$590
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Latitude 5330 has a price of $590 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for general use.
The Dell Latitude 5330 offers a reliable performance for general use with a solid processor, sufficient RAM, and a screen with decent brightness and color coverage, all in a light package with a robust battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s provides a higher screen resolution and better color coverage for an enhanced viewing experience, also with ample RAM and a high-performance CPU, albeit slightly heavier and with a touch more battery consumption. Both laptops have good keyboards and manage heat and operating noise well, making them suitable for everyday tasks and work environments.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Dell Latitude 5330 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both rated fair for gaming and 3D mainly because they are equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which provide modest gaming performance and support for light 3D tasks, but lack the power of dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming, but falls short of the higher refresh rates preferred for competitive gaming that can offer smoother visuals.
Content Creation
7.4
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Dell Latitude 5330 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Latitude 5330 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to have excellent portability, while the Dell Latitude 5330 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and Dell Latitude 5330 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Latitude 5330 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Latitude 5330 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$590 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.2'' x 0.73'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.04" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.17" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1245U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 286 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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The Verge
Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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